Early Childhood Educator-Teacher

Job Overview
Join our vibrant early childhood education team as an Early Childhood Educator-Teacher, where your passion for nurturing young minds will inspire growth, curiosity, and confidence in children. In this dynamic role, you will create a safe, engaging, and educational environment that promotes childhood development and learning. Your expertise will help shape the foundational skills children need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. This paid, full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives while fostering your professional growth in early childhood education.

Duties

• Develop and implement comprehensive curriculum plans that integrate literacy, math, physical education, and project-based curriculum to support holistic child development.
• Create a nurturing classroom environment that encourages exploration, creativity, and social interaction among children.
• Manage classroom activities using effective behavior-management strategies to promote positive behavior and emotional well-being.
• Conduct assessments aligned with developmental standards and early intervention practices to monitor each child's progress and tailor instruction accordingly.
• Engage in lesson planning that integrates childcare best practices, including toddler care and preschool experience techniques.
• Collaborate with families, specialists in special education, and child welfare professionals to support individual learning needs and promote inclusive education.
• Maintain detailed records of classroom activities, student progress, and incident reports to ensure compliance with licensing standards and best practices.
• Incorporate teaching physical education and tutoring sessions to foster well-rounded development in literacy, numeracy, and social skills.

Experience

• Prior classroom management experience in early childhood settings, such as daycare centers or private schools, is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development across various domains, including literacy education, math, and physical education.
• Experience working with children of different age groups, especially toddlers and preschoolers, with a focus on childhood development principles.
• Knowledge of special education strategies and early intervention techniques to support children with diverse learning needs.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with parents, colleagues, and community partners.
• Familiarity with Reggio-inspired or Project-Based methods or other specialized educational approaches is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person